Q for Keith about cab stretch

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Feb 7, 2006 | 11:49 AM

vintage56

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Q for Keith about cab stretch

Hey Keith (or others)

Can I use '53-'55 doors for a club cab stretch job on my '56 or are these two doors too different? I would be grafting the rear 1/2's of doors and frames together to get symmetrical rear doors and openings.

I pm'd this to you, too. and this topic may have been touched before-if so, I couldn't find it.

Feb 7, 2006 | 12:07 PM

Randy Jack

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The REAR halfs of doors and frames are the same. The difference is in the forward edge (slant vs. straight).

Feb 7, 2006 | 12:19 PM

vintage56

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this is what I'm wanting to hear....
thanks RJ

Feb 7, 2006 | 12:36 PM

fatfenders56

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If you are REALLY adventurous you could shorten a 53-55 door from front to rear and roll the post down, never seen it done but that really doesn't mean a whole lot........

Feb 7, 2006 | 01:28 PM

vintage56

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hadn't thought of that concept... Might be a little too much filling when you relief to tighten that top angle. It could be done I suppose. Thanks FF56
Jon